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Antique 18th Century Zanzibar Trunk With Studded Copper Decoration
$2,950
£2,244.52
€2,586.14
CA$4,188.08
A$4,493.06
CHF 2,409.98
MX$54,095.80
NOK 30,380.67
SEK 27,702.96
DKK 19,321.93
About the Item
A rare 18th century North African Zanzibar trunk, fashioned of cedar with studded decoration and clad with pierced copper panels. Used in Kenya and Zanzibar to store valuables and spices in the 18th and 19th centuries, these make unique and alluring tables for living spaces of any decor.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 46.75 in (118.75 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good condition for an antique over 300 years old. Some missing handles and hardware, but to our eye, this only adds to the allure of this centuries old artifact.
- Seller Location:Peabody, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU888044338872
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